Larissa Zverchkhovskaia

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Florence - the capital of Tuscany region in Italy, one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the world. According to legend, in 59 BC Julius Caesar laid the foundation of a small town, which was later named Fiorenza (Latin Florentia) ,  "City of Flowers" (from the word fiore - color).
History says that the city is not much changed since the 16th century. Center medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. It is a city of incomparable pleasure concerning churches, monasteries, museums, galleries and palaces. They say that thousands of the most famous European artists of the second millennium, three hundred and fifty lived or worked in Florence. The city is proud of its world-famous sons: Leonardo, Michelangelo and Dante.
Florence - the first capital of the arts in Europe, full of paintings, frescoes and sculptures created during the great cultural flowering that ever knew mankind. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Boccaccio, Galileo, Giotto - all of them from Florence. It goes back a powerful dynasty of the Medici. In Florence has so many unique pieces of art, as nowhere else in the world.
The historic center of Florence is most like a giant museum, arranged directly under the open sky, there to enjoy the atmosphere of grace and beauty.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fore (St. Mary of the flower) Florence is famous for its main attraction - the majestic building of the Cathedral, which stands on Cathedral Square (Piazza Duomo) in the heart of the ancient city and is the religious center of Florence. In 1269 Arnolfo di Cambio laid the foundation of the cathedral, which is devoted patron of Florence - Santa Maria del Fore. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fore - a magnificent architectural masterpiece, richly decorated with works of great Italian artists.

Florence is not just about shoes and gold ... According to legend, founded by Julius Caesar himself a picturesque city on the Arno River is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the main town in Tuscany and was once the capital of the whole of Italy and Florence is truly a city of art, gave the world such names as Dante, Michelangelo, Bokachcho, Giotto . At various times, also lived here and / or work of Leonardo da Vinci, Galliley and many other prominent individuals. Museums of Florence literally overflowing amazing works of art renaissance. Architecture, painting and sculpture really impress even the most effete connoisseurs. But no one famous just past Florence. Looking at the modern products of local craftsmen created the impression that the spirit of art is simply living in the city. Much of what you'll see in Florence you will not find anywhere else ...